
Spanning Sectors
Supporting cross-sector collaborations to promote creative problem solving and expand arts participation
When the arts are integrated in other sectors – be that business, government, the sciences, health care, or nonprofits – it fosters creative problem-solving, broadens arts participation, and promotes a virtuous cycle of further investment into the arts.
“Creative placemaking” integrates arts and creativity into community planning and development to strengthen the social, physical, and economic fabrics of communities.
Grantmaking in Spanning Sectors
City of Boston
To support the Cultural Access Program (“Museum Sundays): 60% to Innovation Fund and 40% to unrestricted project expenses.
- Award Date: 10/25/2024
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Term: 24 months
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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
To support Valley Creates grants
- Award Date: 09/30/2024
- Amount: $150,000
- Term: 24 months
- Program:
- Strategy:
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art Foundation, Inc.
To support the second phase of its Community Development and Sustainability Initiatives strategy.
- Award Date: 07/29/2024
- Amount: $1,000,000
- Term: 24 months
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Grantmaking Inquiries
The Arts + Creativity program is currently undergoing a strategic refresh to align grantmaking efforts with the evolving needs of the sector.
During this time, we are not accepting inquiries for new grant proposals so that we can focus on supporting our current grantees.
Spanning Sectors Team
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